Ficus microcarpa var. hillii ‘flash’

Ficus hillii 'flash' is commonly used in landscaping as a formal or informal hedge, a screen tree or a windbreak, due to its graceful appearance and ability to provide shade. Hill’s Weeping Fig Ficus hillii flash tree is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of growing conditions, including full sun to partial shade and a variety of soil types.

Height:
Ficus flash hedge will grow
Up to 4 metres (if pruned)
Up to 15 metres (free growth)
Width:
Up to 1 metre (if pruned)
Up to 8 metres (free growth)
Growth Rate:
Fast
Growth Habit:
Ficus hillii 'flash' is a fast growing, evergreen Australian native tree with great versatility.  It can be pruned neatly into shape or can be left to grow free-form into a majestic tree featuring a wide canopy, dense crown and moderately pendulous branches.
Foliage:
Ficus hedge trees are dense and luxuriant with glossy green leaves.
Floral:
Insignificant.
Preferred growing conditions:
Prefers humus rich, moist, well-drained soil.  Well suited to urban conditions due its capacity to cope with pollution, poor quality and/or compacted soil.  It is generally a very resilient tree, both drought and shade tolerant.
Landscape use:
A hardy and versatile tree suited to many landscape situations, Ficus microcarpa var. hillii
is excellent for hedging or screening or as a pruned specimen to maintain size and shape.   Alternatively, it is suitable for ornamental or shade tree applications.  Roots can be invasive, so care is required not to plant near paths, pipes or buildings.

* All dimensions are indicative